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<p></p><p>Up until now, autism was not covered by health insurance in Utah, but that’s about to change. Treatment options available in the state are adapting to the new policies. One partnership is going to expand the number of children with autism who can be treated.Mon, 01 Jun 2015 23:29:24 +0000Andrea Smardon63257 at http://kuer.orgMore Children with Autism to Gain Access to Treatment in UtahUtah to Extend Autism Treatment to Children through Medicaidhttp://kuer.org/post/utah-extend-autism-treatment-children-through-medicaid
<p></p><p>More Utah children with autism will soon have access to behavioral therapy. The state is preparing to expand its Medicaid program to include <a href="http://health.utah.gov/ltc/asd/">autism services</a>.Wed, 01 Apr 2015 22:08:11 +0000Andrea Smardon60617 at http://kuer.orgUtah to Extend Autism Treatment to Children through MedicaidUtah Study: Autism Symptoms Missed in Short Pediatric Examshttp://kuer.org/post/utah-study-autism-symptoms-missed-short-pediatric-exams
<p></p><p>As the rate of children with autism continues to grow, a new study authored by a BYU professor shows that a typical pediatric exam may not be adequate to detect autism risk. It was published in the journal <a href="http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/content/early/2015/01/07/peds.2014-1428.abstract">Pediatrics</a> this week.Fri, 16 Jan 2015 20:45:49 +0000Andrea Smardon57257 at http://kuer.orgUtah Study: Autism Symptoms Missed in Short Pediatric ExamsNationwide Study Links Air Pollution and Autism Riskhttp://kuer.org/post/nationwide-study-links-air-pollution-and-autism-risk
<p></p><p>A new study released from the Harvard School of Public Health shows a link between exposure to particulate air pollution and autism.Fri, 19 Dec 2014 21:11:40 +0000Andrea Smardon56062 at http://kuer.orgNationwide Study Links Air Pollution and Autism RiskUnified Police Department Announces Autism Safety Rosterhttp://kuer.org/post/unified-police-department-announces-autism-safety-roster
<p></p><p>The project encourages parents of children with Autism to provide the Unified Police Department with information—like an Autistic child’s name, physical description, and known triggers. Those facts would be passed to the officers responding to an emergency. The goal is to create humane interactions between</p>Thu, 20 Nov 2014 23:30:35 +0000Tim Slover54822 at http://kuer.orgUnified Police Department Announces Autism Safety RosterUtah Plays Important Role in Autism Researchhttp://kuer.org/post/utah-plays-important-role-autism-research
<p></p><p>As many as a thousand genes may contribute to the risk for autism. That’s according to a new study by the Autism Sequencing Consortium published his week in the journal Nature. In the largest study of its kind, researchers examined DNA samples from more than 14,000 individuals, including several hundred Utah families. The result was that they dramatically expanded the list of genes identified with autism spectrum disorder.</p>Thu, 30 Oct 2014 22:31:35 +0000Andrea Smardon53868 at http://kuer.orgUtah Plays Important Role in Autism ResearchLimited Spaces Available for Utah Autism Treatment Programhttp://kuer.org/post/limited-spaces-available-utah-autism-treatment-program
<p></p><p>A children’s autism treatment program is accepting new applicants. The Utah Department of Health’s Medicaid Autism Waiver program is <a href="http://www.health.utah.gov/autismwaiver/">open for enrollment</a>. There are 35 openings.</p>Mon, 05 May 2014 22:55:39 +0000Andrea Smardon45887 at http://kuer.orgLimited Spaces Available for Utah Autism Treatment ProgramStudy Shows Air Pollution Raises Risk of Autismhttp://kuer.org/post/study-shows-air-pollution-raises-risk-autism
<p></p><p>Women who live in areas with polluted air are up to twice as likely to have an autistic child than those living in communities with cleaner air.&nbsp; That’s according to a new national study from Harvard University published online in Environmental Health Perspectives. KUER’s Andrea Smardon reports on what this might mean for Utah - which has the highest autism rates in the country, and occasionally the worst air quality.</p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:48:58 +0000Andrea Smardon31138 at http://kuer.orgStudy Shows Air Pollution Raises Risk of AutismKUER News Pod: Tuesday June 18, 2013http://kuer.org/post/kuer-news-pod-tuesday-june-18-2013
<p>A new poll shows that the majority of Utah voters want John Swallow out of office, a man shot while at church is expected to recover, and a program for treating children with Autism in Utah is accepting 35 new applicants.<br><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F97440113&amp;color=98091a&amp;auto_play=false&amp;show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:23:49 +0000Brian Grimmett31117 at http://kuer.orgKUER News Pod: Tuesday June 18, 2013Utah Children's Autism Program Accepting 35 New Applicantshttp://kuer.org/post/utah-childrens-autism-program-accepting-35-new-applicants-advocates-say-its-not-enough
<p>Utah parents of children with autism can now <a href="http://health.utah.gov/autismwaiver/">apply</a> for limited spaces in a treatment program.&nbsp;The state Department of Health’s Medicaid Autism Waiver Program opened enrollment Monday for 35 children under 7 years old, but advocates in the autism community say it’s not enough.&nbsp;</p>Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:20:14 +0000Andrea Smardon31073 at http://kuer.orgUtah Children's Autism Program Accepting 35 New ApplicantsAutism Insurance Mandate to be Considered by State Senatehttp://kuer.org/post/autism-insurance-mandate-be-considered-state-senate
<p>A bill that would mandate insurance coverage of autism testing and treatment in Utah will advance to the floor of the state Senate.&nbsp; The Senate Business and Labor Committee approved the bill 5-2 Thursday, despite lawmakers concerns that the bill would not only cost taxpayer money, but would also drive up health insurance premiums.&nbsp;</p>Fri, 08 Feb 2013 16:34:52 +0000Andrea Smardon24741 at http://kuer.orgAutism Insurance Mandate to be Considered by State SenateKUER News Pod: Friday January 4, 2013http://kuer.org/post/kuer-news-pod-friday-january-4-2013
<p>The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services gives Utah conditional approval for their state run health exchange, a University of Utah program tries to give children with Autism a better quality of life, and the Holly Oil Refinery in Woods Cross gets approval to expand.<br><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fapi.soundcloud.com%2Ftracks%2F73646157&amp;color=98091a&amp;auto_play=false&amp;show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe></p>Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:31:06 +0000Brian Grimmett23189 at http://kuer.orgKUER News Pod: Friday January 4, 2013iSTAR Program Gives Children with Autism a Leg Uphttp://kuer.org/post/istar-program-gives-children-autism-leg
<p>The <a href="http://istar.utah.edu/">University of Utah iSTAR program</a> is helping give children who have an Autism Spectrum Disorder a better quality life through the use of technology.</p><p>The iSTAR program uses a <a href="http://www.sketchup.com/">free 3D design application called SketchUp</a> to help kids with a high functioning form of the Autism Spectrum Disorder develop better social and career skills. iSTAR project director Cheryl Wright says the results they’ve seen so far are encouraging.</p>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 20:52:34 +0000Brian Grimmett23133 at http://kuer.orgiSTAR Program Gives Children with Autism a Leg Up